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The concrete foundation was poured on top of a rock outcropping, so that the house would feel like part of the natural features of the site.

The Cotage

Big Wood Residence

The verandas provide a threshold between the internal and external spaces. “They soften the abrupt change and mediate the relationship between inside and out,” says architect Ben Shields.

Woodland Cottage is nestled into a wooded and landscaped lot.

Living room and views, morning sun casting light and shadow

With windows facing the lake, Donna and Oliver have a front-row seat to the action every day. "It’s water that you just want to look at every day because even though it's a vast plane it changes all the time," says Lolley.

A place of unspoilt nature, the island property spans approximately 1.6 acres.

Floor Plan of Weekend Cottage by Radar Arkitektur

Ogawa Green Tile by Heath Ceramics covers the walls and floors. When the couple's existing tile stash wasn't enough coverage, the team was able to special order more to match.

Stones excavated during the foundation dig were redistributed to level out the yard while simultaneously creating a drainage curtain around the leach field.

By far the biggest transformation, the new kitchen enjoys high ceilings from the revamped roofline; all new casework, flooring, and finishes; and a large island. The stools are from 2xhome.

Livingroom

Master bedroom